Importance of religion in one's life among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture (2014) Switch to: Frequency of reading scripture among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by importance of religion

% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week84%15%1%< 1%1%209
Once or twice a month57%35%4%4%< 1%122
Several times a year48%44%6%< 1%2%134
Seldom/never28%50%19%2%< 1%401
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